McIntosh MX119


Does anyone out there have the McIntosh MX119 controller pre amp?
If so, what are your opinions and how is it with 2 channel analog?
What associated equipment are you using it with? i.e.; power amps, speakers, cd player, dvd player etc

Your feedback on this would appreciated.
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It's the best pre amp ive bought and ive been messing around with this stuff since 1957. My next pruchase is the MC207 7.1 200watt Amp. This thing made my B&W matrix 802's sing like never before damn its sweet.
I've had my MX-119 for about a year now. I run it with an MC-205 through Dunlavy SC3s and SC1s.

Likes: Flexibility, ease of use and setup, above average phono section.
Dislikes: Finiky remote, crowded rear panel, no hdmi or upgradability, phono not on par with other $5K setups.

Now that HD DVD (or Blueray) is out, I'm thinking of parting with this to get a preamp with more inputs and especially HDMI or DVI so I can really use the new stuff in my system.
Well I have had the MX119 and MC 207 amp now for 2 years and I would say that they have been a great addition to my system. I am also using the McIntosh LS 360 main speakers in bi-amp, but they are really power hungry so I bought a pair of MC 352. I have them set up in vertical bi-amp and wow!